Inpatient Therapeutic Recreation and Adaptive Specialist (Full Time)

Join our team as a Recreation Therapist & Adaptive Specialist, where you'll provide direct therapeutic recreation services to children and young adults in our complex medical and rehab inpatient units. In this role, you’ll develop and implement customized adaptive programs, using play-based interventions to support physical, cognitive, and social growth. You'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to create engaging, inclusive experiences tailored to each individual's needs

What You'll Do

• Provide direct therapeutic recreation services to children and young adults
• Develop and implement customized adaptive programs to support engagement and development
• Utilize play-based interventions to promote physical, cognitive, and social growth
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including occupational, physical, and speech therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers
• Adapt activities and equipment to meet individual needs and abilities
• Foster a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment that encourages participation and progress
• Document progress and adjust interventions as needed to optimize outcomes
  
  

Benefits

• This role is full-time and eligible for health benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time-off, and a 403b retirement account
  
  

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, typical business hours
• Flexible hours with some evening and weekends required
  
  

What You'll Need

• Required: BA/BS in Therapeutic Recreation
• Preferred: Certification by NCTRC
• Preferred: One year of experience in the field of Therapeutic Recreation and with children with complex medical conditions
• Expertise in custom adaptation of recreational or leisure equipment, and with use of power tool equipment
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, be mobile within the assigned work area, and frequently bend, lift, reach, and stand.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
  
  

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailing Careers@childserve.org.

Why ChildServe?

ChildServe has earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Here’s why employees love working here:

• Our work matters. We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great
• We’re not your average non-profit. We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids areas.
• Many of our programs are one-of-a-kind.
• Our team members rock. Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers, and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
• Our learning never stops. As a non-profit dedicated to innovation, we’re proud to help many team members gain new certifications, continue their education, take their expertise to the next level, and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
• We believe our differences make us great. We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
• We’re moving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
  
  

Ready to leave work every day knowing you’ve made a difference for kids and families? Let’s move Forward Together - apply today!

ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.